For most people,Judy Garlandis synonymous withThe Wizard of Oz.
Garland also included it in a medley of songs in her legendary 1961 Carnegie Hall concert.
The two team up to put on a Western show to save the college from closure.
Bert Lahr, Jack Haley, Judy Garland, and Ray Bolger in 1939’s ‘The Wizard of Oz’.Credit: Everett Collection
Famous band leader Tommy Dorseys orchestra notably features in the number as well.
It remains one of Garlands most memorable onscreen musical performances.
Garland plays Esther, a member of the Smith family.
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Her rapport with young costar Margaret OBrien is touching, particularly in their scenes of sisterly affection.
Hes on 48-hour leave, but the two quickly fall in love during his short reprieve from war.
The Pirate(1948)
There is probably no film more polarizing among Garlands fans thanThe Pirate.
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The film features songs by Cole Porter, including the now beloved standard Be a Clown.
Production was a struggle for Garland, as she battled her dependency on prescription drugs.
She was often late or MIA when it came time to shoot musical numbers.
Margaret O’Brien and Judy Garland in ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’.MGM
A 2001 biography of Garland even bears the same title as the song.
She earned her Oscar nomination with a gripping scene in which she breaks down on the witness stand.
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Judy Garland in ‘Summer Stock’.Everett Collection
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